National squash player Ng Eain Yow has expressed renewed confidence in his performance after securing qualification for the upcoming Olympic Games and winning double gold at the Asian Games. The 28-year-old athlete, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, said the recent successes have lifted a psychological burden that had affected his game over the past year.

“I feel like my squash is back to almost at my best, or a place where I know I can compete against the top guys again,” Ng told the Professional Squash Association. He added that qualifying well ahead of the Olympics allows him to focus fully on improving his game rather than worrying about the qualification process itself.

Ng highlighted that with more stability in his life, he can concentrate entirely on the PSA Tour and raise his standards to compete consistently with the world’s top 10 players. “I know I can beat the top 10,” he said.

Following his achievements at the Asian Games, Ng reached out to those closest to him, including his coach Hadrian Stiff, who recently relocated from the US to the UK, his girlfriend who made an unexpected visit from the UK, and his parents, who have been a constant support during challenging times.

Ng’s family faced significant difficulties after his mother was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in December 2024 while he was competing in Hong Kong. He returned home early to be with her during treatment. He noted that after approximately a year and a half, his mother is now in remission. “It hasn’t been the easiest for not only myself but my family and everyone,” Ng said, expressing gratitude for the support from his family amid that period.

He also acknowledged the critical role played by the Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia (SRAM) and the Road to Gold programme in his recent progress. He and fellow Malaysian squash player S. Sivasangari, who also qualified for the Olympics as Asian Games champion, benefit from the programme’s financial and logistical support.

Ng was fully integrated into the Road to Gold scheme only this year, after initially just missing the criteria for inclusion. He credited SRAM’s efforts for securing his participation and highlighted how the support system has been instrumental. “The whole reason Hadrian has managed to come back from the US to the UK is partly because of the funding,” Ng explained. “Everyone can see the support Siva and I receive. It gives us a huge advantage over the other players for now.”